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- [kwod-ruh-seps]
- /ˈkwɒd rəˌsɛps/
- /ˈkwɒd.rɪ.seps/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwod-ruh-seps]
- /ˈkwɒd rəˌsɛps/
Definitions of quadriceps word
- noun plural quadriceps a large muscle in front of the thigh, the action of which extends the leg or bends the hip joint. 1
- noun quadriceps The large muscle at the front of the thigh, which is divided into four distinct portions and acts to extend the leg. 1
- noun quadriceps anterior thigh muscle 1
- noun quadriceps a large four-part muscle of the front of the thigh, which extends the leg 0
- noun quadriceps a muscle with four heads, or points of origin; esp., the large muscle at the front of the thigh, which extends the leg 0
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Origin of quadriceps
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < New Latin, equivalent to quadri- quadri- + -ceps; see biceps
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Parts of speech for Quadriceps
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quadriceps popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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